Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Transform weeknight dinners into a comforting and flavorful experience with this Slow Cooker Beef Tips recipe! Tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef stew meat is perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked with a savory blend of beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf. The rich, velvety gravy thickened with a cornstarch slurry takes this dish to the next level, making it an ideal pairing for creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or hearty egg noodles. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe is a go-to for busy days when you crave a warming, home-cooked meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor to complete this crowd-pleasing dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet, working in batches, until browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the gravy.
Once the cooking is complete, remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.5 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.4 g | 297% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 4049 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 243.6 g | 487% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 3690 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
